Hey there, sports fans! 🏅 Have you heard the exciting news from Beijing? China just grabbed two gold medals on the last day of the 2024-25 International Skating Union (ISU) Short Track Speed Skating World Tour! Let’s dive into the thrilling details!
Gold in the Mixed Team Relay! 🥇
The day started with an electrifying mixed team relay race. The Chinese team, featuring Fan Kexin, Gong Li, Liu Shaoang, and Sun Long, sped around the ice to win the gold medal in an amazing time of 2 minutes and 39.115 seconds! They beat teams from South Korea, the USA, and Poland. What a race!
More Medals and Close Finishes 🏃♂️💨
In the women’s 1,500 meters, American skaters Kristen Santos-Griswold and Corinne Stoddard took the top two spots, but China’s Gong Li won the final B race! She said, “It was a tough race, and I felt a bit tired, but I’m happy with how I did.”
Canadian skater Felix Roussel won the men’s 1,000 meters, while China’s Liu Shaoang gave it his best shot in the final B race.
Victory in the Men’s 5,000-Meter Relay! 🥇
The crowd went wild during the men’s 5,000-meter relay! China’s team, including Sun Long, Li Wenlong, Liu Shaolin, and Liu Shaoang, skated their hearts out and won the gold medal! It was a super close race against South Korea after Canada and the Netherlands slipped on the ice. Talk about intense!
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 🤝
China’s head coach, Zhang Jing, praised the team’s hard work and spirit. “The support from our fans was amazing, and the athletes gave everything they had,” she said. Sun Long, who won three gold medals during the event, got a special shout-out for his determination!
We wish the skaters all the best in their future races! Maybe one day, you’ll be inspired to try speed skating too! ⛸️
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China win two golds on last day of ISU short track tour in Beijing
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